Birds, Bees, Butterflies & Trees…

As we awoke to the sound of birds in the tree canopies and a spectacular view across the ‘Pelorus Sound’ we decided to take on a small challenge and attempt a short part of the ‘Queen Charlotte Sound Track’ walk.

The ‘Queen Charlotte Sound Track’ is widely known as one of the most beautiful tracks in the Marlborough Sounds and probably only second to the ‘Milford Track’ in the deep South Island.
During the initial planning for this trip, I wanted to do the whole track (all four days walk of it) but I knew Grigoria would be less keen so instead today we only walked around 4km in beautiful scenery and wild New Zealand bush.

As the sun shone, the birds were singing over our heads and Grigoria even got to see a silver fern lying in the bush! After a good return walk along the ridge line back to the car it was time for lunch, so we drove to the Te Mahia bay for a lovely platter by the waves.

Next stop was Havelock to stock up on ingredients for a bush BBQ looking out across the sounds. Cooking outdoors in such a beautiful place was a fantastic experience and one we both enjoyed preparing a great well deserved meal.